User manual RADIOSHACK 3-IN-1 POCKET REMOTE CONTROL

[. . . ] 15-1930. fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM Cat. 15-1930 OWNER'S MANUAL 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control Please read before using this equipment. Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 1 15-1930. fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control can replace up to three infrared remote controls. You can use it to control your TV, VCR, or cable converter. [. . . ] Point the remote control toward the device you want to control, then press the appropriate device key and the desired command keys. Note: The command keys on the remote control work the same as the keys on the original remote control; however, the labeling might differ slightly. To turn off the last device you selected, press PWR. To turn off other devices, press the device key for the device you want to turn off, then press PWR. PUNCH-THROUGH The punch-through feature lets you alternately control two different devices without pressing the device keys for each one. Not all of the remote control's keys are used by every device. For example, a TV is often the only device that uses the volume keys. After you press TV, then press VCR, you can still use the volume control to control the TV. Note: The punch-through feature might not work if the last two devices you selected have the same (or similar) features. For example, most TVs and some cable converters have channel select keys on their remote controls. Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 8 15-1930. fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM Turning Punch-Through Off/On If your cable box or VCR has a volume control, you might want to turn off punch-through so you can use the cable box's or VCR's volume control to control the sound. To turn off punch-through, hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH , and VOL . If you want to control the volume through your cable box, press CBL before using the volume control. If you want to control the volume through your VCR, press VCR before using the volume control. To turn punch-through back on, hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH , CH , and VOL . Need help?Call 1-888-533-7135 9 15-1930. fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 1999 1:09 PM IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MANUAL CODE SEARCH If the 3-in-One Pocket Remote Control does not operate your remote-controlled devices when you first set it up, you might have to manually find the correct code for your devices. You can try all the codes listed in "Manufacturers' Codes" on Page 12 for the brand of your device, or you can follow these steps to search the remote control's entire library. Manually turn on the device you want to set up. Press the corresponding device key (TV, VCR, or CBL). 3. Hold down P until the red light blinks twice, then press CH three times. Aim the remote control at the device you want to operate. Repeatedly press PWR then the device key for the device until it responds to the command. When the device responds to the command, press P within 5 seconds to save the code. [. . . ] Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts. Keep the remote control away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Wipe the remote control with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the remote control. Modifying or tampering with the remote control's internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate your remote control's warranty. [. . . ]